Since Faye Kim first took up her goldsmith tools, she’s amassed a shelf full of awards, established a reputation for producing highly wearable, heirloom-quality jewels and acquired a devoted following of collectors, many of whom have purchased her work from the beginning.
As an undergrad, Kim dutifully pursued an economics degree to meet the expectations of her immigrant parents, and she worked for her father’s accounting office for a time. But she quickly found herself “restless,” she says, yearning to do something more creative.
Kim’s mother, having always supported her daughter’s creativity, encouraged her to attend the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) in New York as a way to address her impulse for change.
As a newly minted graduate, Kim hopscotched from a job at a jewelry wholesaler to become a pearl buyer for Tiffany & Co. She eventually became a jewelry buyer at the luxury department store Bergdorf Goodman, where she was exposed to the work of modern masters like Angela Cummings and Barry Kielselstein-Cord and to antique treasures from Kentshire.
Kim enrolled in classes as a hobby. The process enthralled her. “I loved being at the bench. I could sit there for hours on end,” she says. “I fell in love with the granulation process and making everything by hand.”
Kim immediately gravitated to working with 18-karat gold, especially in an alloy with a subtle green cast. When she decided to return to work, in 2003, she opened an eponymous boutique in downtown Westport, Connecticut, a bedroom community outside New York City, and it became her livelihood.
Kim established her stylistic signatures early on. Single pieces are weighty enough to hold their own but not too big to stack with others for a more imposing look, modern silhouettes are combined with old-world techniques like granulation and bezel setting, and virtually everything bearing her name is made entirely by artisans in her studio.
Sizable dome rings are much loved. And a stack composed of a gemstone ring flanked by gold bands is another mainstay for Kim’s true believers. Earrings dangling perfectly proportioned baroque-pearl or diamond drops that softly sway from hinged mountings are bestsellers.
Today, Kim is setting the groundwork for focusing on designs that challenge and excite her.
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Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold and Diamond White South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18k Gold White South Sea Pearl Drops are topped with bezel set round brilliant cut diamonds. Classic, yet modern, these earrings have French wires and a matte gold finish ...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim Platinum Micro Pave Diamond Hinged Hoop Earrings, .96 Carats
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handcrafted in platinum, Faye Kim’s modern hoop design brings understated elegance to an everyday look. The hoops are solid platinum with a hinged mechanism, matte finish and micro p...
Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Burnished Diamond Hinged Hoop Earrings - Small, .375"
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's handcrafted 18 Karat Gold Hinged Hoop Earrings with burnished diamonds. The matte finish enhances the bright sparkle of the diamonds and conveys everyday understated elega...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Hinged Marquise Chiclet Drop Earrings, USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's signature 18K green gold marquise chiclet earrings are finished with hinged ear wires to allow for movement. Certain to turn heads with their clean and sleek design. Matte...
18k Gold, Gold
18K Gold Multi-Loop Light Umba Sapphire Briolette Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim designed these beautiful cascading 18k gold Multi-Loop Light Umba Sapphire Briolette Earrings. Overflowing with illuminating dark blue hues, the...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim Platinum Burnished Diamond Hinged Hoop Earrings, .375" Diameter
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
These Faye Kim Platinum Burnished Diamond Hinged Hoops are small but weighty. The matte platinum finish enhances the bright sparkle of the burnished natural diamonds. The hoops' hing...
Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold and Burnished Diamond Hoops with White Diamond Drops
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kims 18 Karat Gold Burnished Diamond Hinged Hoops and detachable White Diamond Drops. The drops can be attached to many of Faye's other hoops, allowing for mixing and matching, ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Hoops with Blue Sapphire Drops
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Hoops with Detachable Blue Sapphire Quad Bezel Rose Cut Drops - hoops can be worn separately. The drops can be attached to many o...
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold and Diamond White South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Lustrous south sea pearl drop earrings with bezel set diamonds, in Faye Kim's signature 18k green gold, an alloy comprising 75% pure gold and 25% silver. Pearls 10 x 12mm Diamonds .20 tcw Earring length 0.5" Model in black wearing similar earrings...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
18K Gold Multi-Loop Light Umba Sapphire Briolette Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim designed these beautiful cascading Multi-Loop Light Umba Sapphire Briolette Earrings, which are overflowing with illuminating hues of blue, pink...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Triple Blue Ceylon Moonstone Drops
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
The moonstones in Faye Kim's 18k Gold Triple Blue Moonstone Drops for hoops feature a distinctive bluish sheen and translucent glow, and are complemented by matte-finished gold bezel...
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Triple Blue Ceylon Moonstone Drops for Hoops
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Triple Blue Ceylon Moonstone Drops for hoops, with their distinctive bluish sheen and translucent glow, are complemented by matte-finished gold bezels. 18 Ka...
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim Signature Platinum Wire Hoop Earrings, 2" Diameter, USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's Signature Platinum handmade wire hoops are a must-have for every jewelry wardrobe. Casual, chic and wearable every day, the hoops give endless opportunities to change your...
Platinum
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Granulation Hoops with Freshwater Pearl Drops
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
A perennial favorite, Faye Kim's granulation hoops in 18K Gold are a must in every collection. The detachable pearl drops are a big plus and a great way to add versatility. While e...
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim Platinum Micro Pave Diamond Hinged Hoop Earrings, .65" diameter
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handcrafted in Platinum, Faye Kim’s modern hoop design conveys understated elegance in an everyday design. The hoops are solid with a hinged mechanism, matte finish and micro pave di...
Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Double Loop 2" Twist Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handmade in 18k gold*, these lightweight, double loop twist earrings with ear wires will complement any outfit and are perfect for every occasion. *In Faye Kim's signature 18k gree...
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim Signature Platinum Wire Hoop Earrings, 1.25" Diameter, USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's Signature Platinum handmade wire hoops are a must-have for every jewelry wardrobe. Casual, chic and wearable every day, the hoops give endless opportunities to change your...
Platinum
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Triple Diamond Drops for Hoop Earrings, .60cts, USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Triple Diamond Earring Drops can be worn with any hoop earrings up to 3mm wide. These timeless drops can be worn with a...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18k Gold Diamond Dome Stud Earrings, .12tcw
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
From Faye Kim's signature collection, the ever-popular diamond dome studs are perfect for everyday, or on days when you need just a little touch of sparkle. The diamonds are set in ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Black Rhodium Diamond Cluster Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's white round brilliant cut diamond earrings are handmade in 18k gold finished with Black Rhodium. Wearable and versatile, these earrings can take you from day into evening ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Faceted Round Sapphire Slice Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
These Faye Kim 18K Gold Faceted Round Sapphire Slice Earrings are simple, elegant, and beautiful. Handcrafted in 18K gold*, these rose-cut sapphire round-shaped slices are bezel-set ...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Wire Hoop Earrings, 1.5" Diameter, Unisex, USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold handmade wire hoops are a must-have for every jewelry wardrobe. Casual, chic and wearable every day, the hoops give endless opportunities to change your look...
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18k White Gold Diamond Dome Stud Earrings, .12tcw
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
From Faye Kim's signature collection, the ever-popular diamond dome studs are now offered in 18k white gold. Matte-finished for a contemporary feel. Diamond .12 tcw, G/VS Quality ...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Multi-Loop Umba Sapphire Briolette Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
A perennial favorite from Faye Kim's signature collection, cascading 18 Karat Gold Multi-Loop Umba Sapphire Briolette Earrings are overflowing with a palette of soft hues. Lightweigh...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim Platinum Burnished Diamond Hinged Hoop Earrings, .5" Diameter
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
From Faye Kim's signature collection, these chunky platinum hoops feature a hinged closure and are solid and matte-finished for a contemporary style. Diamonds G/VS Quality .30 Carat...
Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim 18K Gold Wire Hoop Earrings, Unisex, Handmade in USA, 1"
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18k Gold Signature Wire Hoops Available in multiple sizes; please refer to hoop sizing grid. HP30-GG Handmade in the USA
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold White Rose Cut Diamond Daisy Earrings, 1.64ctw
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's signature 18k Gold White Rose Cut Diamond Daisy Earrings are versatile and have just the right amount of sparkle. Perfect for any occasion. Diamonds 1.64ctw Diameter 0.6...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Wire Hoop Earrings, 1.75" Diameter, USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
18k Gold Signature Wire Hoops Available in multiple sizes; please refer to hoop sizing grid. Drops sold separately HP30-GG
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Wire Hoop Earrings, 1.5 Inch, Handmade in USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18k Gold Signature Wire Hoops Available in multiple sizes; please refer to hoop sizing grid. HP30-GG Handmade in the USA
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Handmade Wire Hoops, 1.25" Diameter, USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold handmade wire hoops are a must-have for every jewelry wardrobe. Casual, chic and wearable every day, the hoops give endless opportunities to change your look...
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Burnished Diamond Hinged Hoop Earrings - Medium .5"
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handcrafted in 18 Karat Gold, Faye Kim’s modern hoop design conveys understated elegance and a truly stylish, everyday look! Hoops are solid with a hinged mechanism. Complete with bu...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Milky Diamond Granulation Stud Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handcrafted in 18k gold, Faye Kim’s Milky Diamond Granulation Stud Earrings convey understated elegance with their modern yet timeless design. Complete ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Wire Hoop Earrings, 2-Inch Diameter, Unisex Design
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18k Gold handmade wire hoops are a must-have for every jewelry wardrobe. Casual, chic and wearable every day, the hoops give endless opportunities to change your look with...
Gold, 18k Gold
18K Gold Multi-Loop Light Umba Sapphire Briolette Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim designed these beautiful cascading Multi-Loop Light Umba Sapphire Briolette Earrings, which are overflowing with dark blue hues. Surprisingly li...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Faceted Freeform Sapphire Slice Drop Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handcrafted in 18K gold, these Faye Kim rose-cut sapphire slices are bezel set and hinged for gentle movement. The sparkle and warm, inviting color is understated and easy to wear - ...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Faye Kim Signature Platinum Wire Hoop Earrings, 1.75" Diameter, USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's Signature Platinum handmade wire hoops are a must-have for every jewelry wardrobe. Casual, chic and wearable every day, the hoops give endless opportunities to change your...
Platinum
Faye Kim Signature Platinum Wire Hoop Earrings, 1.50" Diameter, USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's Signature Platinum handmade wire hoops are a must-have for every jewelry wardrobe. Casual, chic and wearable every day, the hoops give endless opportunities to change your...
Platinum
Faye Kim 18K Gold Wire Hoop Earrings, 1.75" Diameter, Unisex, USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18k Gold handmade wire hoops are a must-have for every jewelry wardrobe. Casual, chic and wearable for every day, the hoops give endless opportunities to change your look ...
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Double Loop 4" Twist Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handmade in 18 karat gold, these Faye Kim lightweight, extra long double loop twist earrings with ear wires will complement any outfit and are perfect for every occasion. Graduated...
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim Platinum Burnished Diamond Hinged Hoops - Large
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Platinum Burnished Diamond Hinged Hoops - Large Diamonds .39 tcw Length .75" Hoop thickness 2.4mm
Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim 18K Gold Faceted Teardrop Sapphire Slice Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
These Faye Kim 18K Gold Faceted Teardrop Sapphire Slice Earrings are simple, elegant, and beautiful. Handcrafted in 18k gold*, these rose-cut sapphire teardrop-shaped slices are beze...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Hinged Chiclet Drop Earrings, Contemporary Design, USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
It's all in the details. Faye Kim's signature 18K gold earrings are finished with hinged earwires to allow for just the right amount of movement. Certain to turn heads with their cle...
18k Gold, Gold